quote:

Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I've owned quite a few, and I do all my own builds.
Have done multiple drive train swaps and customs.

My current two Buicks ('64 and '68), I put Tremec 5 speeds in both.
One is a TKO 500 and the other is a TKX.

I drive both as daily, long distance highway and they get 20-22 MPG highway and that is typically +5 posted highway.

The 350/Tremec would be a good car, unless you were "stuck" on "originality". (I am not)

Both of my cars are a blast with the Tremecs, and if I were looking at Gen 1, I would not think twice about buying the one your talking about as you describe it.

quote:

Originally posted by nhracecraft:
What about the Brake system and the Fuel system? Original lines, stainless replacements, any upgrades? These are a couple of critical systems I'd want to confirm the details on so I knew what I was getting into.

quote:

Originally posted by monoblok:
It sounds like a good car at a very good price. The Tremec is a solid replacement choice from a drivability standpoint, though that would have me thinking that the 350 might be a swap as well. Between those two model years I tend to like the '68 a little more if only because of the vent window delete Chevy did for that model year. Dad loved the vent because he was a smoker, but I preferred the cleaner look without it when the '68 came out.

As customary for any car that's been around for almost 60 years, check beneath it for rust anywhere and everywhere, particularly with the frame and the floor. Surface rust isn't that big of a deal but the more chronic stuff can certainly be and become an issue. Original body panels above in good condition is a good sign but not an absolute tell-all of the overall condition of the car. I'd still check for body filler especially if the car has had a respray in its life, particularly along the lower edges of each fender panel and the bottoms and edges of the doors and along the edges of the trunk lid. Also scrutinize the A-pillar and metal quality along the window openings. How's the engine bay look like? The trunk is another place to critically look for signs of rust.

Then of course there's the biggest issue: how does it drive? Clean starting? How does it idle? Any weird noises, either running while sitting or moving on the road? All of the usual stuff when evaluating any used car.

Frankly at that price I would be a bit more cautious of the car's overall condition. It's not absurdly low of a price but low enough to make me wonder if there might be some hidden issues waiting to bite. I don't know what the market's like where you are but around here it's not uncommon to see a very clean, sorted and well presented first generation Camaro with a replacement V8 engine and transmission selling for north of $50k from private sellers.

quote:

Originally posted by drill sgt:
Nice find... ...

quote:

Originally posted by drill sgt:
Nice find... But suggest that you get a qualified person to give it a goooood lookover that will tell you the truth about the cars condition rather than what you want him to tell you.... Even if you have to pay a inspection fee it could be worth it in the long run........ Did the car spend any time where the use of salt/etc on the road surfaces or salty sea air that can cause the undercarriage and body panels to be in need of repair or replacement?????............................ drill sgt.

quote:

Originally posted by PR64:
Took the pictures at a car show. Don’t know what model year they were.
...

quote:

Originally posted by OKCGene:
Or you could buy a new 2023 or 2024 brand new Camaro with a whole lot more comfort and reliability and performance etc.

quote:

70

quote:

Originally posted by bionic218:

quote:

70

I think that may be a 71, Monkey.
A 70 should've had the split bumper, right?

quote:

Originally posted by nhracecraft:

quote:

Originally posted by OKCGene:
Or you could buy a new 2023 or 2024 brand new Camaro with a whole lot more comfort and reliability and performance etc.

Yeah, I guess, but '23/'24 Camaros don't sound like this...Not even close!

[FLASH_VIDEO]<iframe frameborder="0" height="405" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7hYdK9o02nU?si=-vD_ZtspolN6iNPE" title="YouTube video player" width="720"></iframe>[/FLASH_VIDEO]

quote:

Originally posted by Bassamatic:
Have a good restoration shop go over it. 35 grand is a lot of money for that car these days. As sigmonkey said, prices have fallen considerably, these are the baby boomer muscle cars and we get older every day.

I wouldn't consider a car like that without it being a big block. There are a lot of these Camaros out there for sale now. Take your time, look around.